Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older; at least one occupant of each Home must be 55 or older, and no person under 19 may be a permanent resident, with temporary visits not exceeding 30 days per calendar year; hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, provided at least 80% of Homesites maintain one resident 55 or older.
“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All Homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”
Declaration · 2.1 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pet, immediate removal and disposal of pet excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.
“Domestic pets shall be permitted, provided they do not create a nuisance to others. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to dedicated or reserved areas by any such pet and shall be responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash.”
Declaration · 2.23 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Boats
Not addressed
Parking
Restricted
No trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident, or (b) vehicles or boats fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.9 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Requires approval
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, nor may any owner paint or attach any object to any wall or fence without prior Developer approval.
“No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval by Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · 2.18 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
Construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, requires prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring consistency with the development plan and stormwater management compliance.
“No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or altered on any Homesite until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the Developer. ... After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, or in the locations and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.
“Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.10 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No sign of any kind may be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated/reserved area without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs.
“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without the prior written consent of the Developer, except customary name and address signs.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Restricted
Garages (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front yard garage setbacks, and Homes, additions, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas (excluding pumps/filters), patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor living areas, and similar improvements (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks, as described in Exhibit "A".
“Except for garages originally constructed by Developer, garages shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front yard garage setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A". ... Except for improvements originally constructed by Developer, the following shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A": Homes, additions to Homes, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (provided however, pool and spa pumps, filters, and associated equipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”
Declaration · 2.30 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & architectural4
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be pre-approved by the Developer in writing.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · 2.17 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter any wildlife preserve, except as permitted by applicable law.
“Except only as permitted by applicable law, no person may enter any wildlife preserve.”
Declaration · 2.15 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Each Home and Homesite must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points are permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path unless originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.
“Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway. ... Except as originally constructed, or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right of way, walkway or cart path.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others; no other light poles may be erected, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.
“Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No other light poles may be erected. Exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · 2.25 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Irrigation water is for irrigation purposes only and cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing, or any other non-irrigation use; potable water may not be used for irrigation, except for supplemental irrigation of annuals and heat-stressed areas using a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle, but sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted.
“The irrigation water provided pursuant to Section 4.2(b) above is suitable for irrigation purposes only. The irrigation water cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing or any other use except for irrigation. ... Potable water may not be used for irrigation, except that supplemental irrigation with potable water is limited to annuals and the isolated treatment of heat stressed areas. All supplemental irrigation utilizing potable water must be done with a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle. Use of sprinklers on a hose connection is not permitted.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.
“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Developer to Owner.”
Declaration · 4.4 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Restricted
Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any part of a Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.
“No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · 2.9 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage, and complete the work within eight months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to existing restrictions.
“If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority.”
Declaration · 2.28 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight.
“Each Owner shall use his property in such a manner as to allow his neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.”
Declaration · 2.21 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · 2.22 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Garbage and trash service must be provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer, with charges paid separately by each Owner; no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may be kept on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view before being placed curbside; once curbside, garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up; Developer reserves the right to require participation in a curbside recycling program.
“To maintain the Subdivision in a clean and sanitary condition and to minimize heavy commercial traffic within the Subdivision, garbage and trash service shall be provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer, and the charges therefor shall be paid separately by each Owner. ... Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view.”
Declaration · 4.3 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17